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Chemistry at Monmouth University

If you plan to study Chemistry, consider the program at Monmouth University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Monmouth University sits in West Long Branch, NJ.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 18 chemistry degrees were awarded at Monmouth University.

Studying Online at Monmouth University

Distance learning is available at Monmouth University. Of 4,767 students, 220 (5%) studied exclusively online and 739 (16%) took at least some classes online.

Chemistry Rankings at Monmouth University

Use these rankings to compare Monmouth University’s Chemistry program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New Jersey	#8 of 10
Best Value	New Jersey	#10 of 10
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#46 of 58
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#54 of 59
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#336 of 390
Best Value	Nationwide	#358 of 389

Earnings for Chemistry Graduates from Monmouth University

Those who finish Monmouth University’s Chemistry program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$32,498
2 years	$30,409
3 years	$45,311
4 years	$50,905
5 years	$66,546

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Chemistry graduates from Monmouth University take home a median $50,905, compared with $69,076 for all Monmouth University graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Chemistry graduates from Monmouth University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Chemistry graduates at Monmouth University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Chemistry graduates at Monmouth University are 78% women (14) and 22% men (4).

Chemistry Bachelor’s Program at Monmouth University

Among the 18 bachelor’s chemistry degrees awarded at Monmouth University, 78% were women (14) and 22% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Monmouth University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	1
Asian	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at Monmouth University, above the national average of 40%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Chemistry Concentrations at Monmouth University

This Chemistry program at Monmouth University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemistry	18

Best-Paid Careers for Chemistry Graduates

Students who finish Chemistry program at Monmouth University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Chemistry graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts	$119,226

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.